Asked by Aaron Millett on Jul 04, 2024
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Which statement most accurately summarizes the view of exploration held by 16th century monarchs in England, France, Portugal and Spain?
A) They were not initially in favor of transatlantic travel because they feared insurrection by those were away from the mother country.
B) They were in favor of exploration in order to have direct access to African and South Asian traders.
C) They supported exploration but realized that navigators did not have the necessary equipment and knowledge to make long distance voyages
D) They did not want to upset the established trade routes through the Mediterranean by pursuing Atlantic trade
Transatlantic Travel
Transatlantic travel refers to the crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in order to travel between Europe and the Americas, which has been a key route for international movement of people and goods.
16th Century Monarchs
Pertains to the rulers of various kingdoms and countries around the world during the 16th century, a period marked by significant political, cultural, and religious changes including the Renaissance and Reformation.
Mediterranean
A sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by the Mediterranean region and almost completely enclosed by land.
- Identify the various factors that encouraged European exploration and colonization in the 15th and 16th centuries.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the various factors that encouraged European exploration and colonization in the 15th and 16th centuries.
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